Moors to Sea Variations Route Details

A long route over the eastern moors loosely based on the Moors to Sea Cycle route.

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From above the village in Robin Hoods Bay

Exposed moorlands. The track can be very unpleasant when the yellow clay is wet and clings to your bike

Looking back towards Sleights after the really horrid climb

Looking towards Robin Hoods Bay

Looking over the moors to the radar station

Just after joining a minor road which takes you down into the valley

A long way to...

Distance:

46.6 miles (75 km)

Ascent:

4593 feet (1400 m)

Offroad:

75%

Difficulty:

Start Scalby, Nr Scarborough. OS GR TA 157 908

Facilities Plenty on Scarborough - Whitby leg, little after that

OS Map EX027